Knee-high boots still edge into polarizing trend territory. Sure, they’ve become a staple in many important fashion people’s wardrobes (Anna Winter has worn her animal-print boots for years), but the shoes can seem daunting to pull off, given their statement in-your-face nature. But as the street elite has proven with their outfits lately, knee-high boots aren’t only for the sartorial elite. The perfect pair is actually simple to pull off no matter your personal style. Ahead, we’re highlighting seven ensembles featuring the must-have shoes to test out this season. Plus we shopped out our favorite boots of the moment, if you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or jump on the trend once and for all.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday upon us, ’tis the season for amazing deals…and not just on clothes, housewares, and electronics. Now is the perfect time to book your next vacation, so check out these 25 awesome travel deals that’ll take you around the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and beyond.
1. Generator
With 14 properties across Europe and the United States, Generator has both private suites and hostel-style shared rooms, making for an affordable and luxurious vacation.
The Deal: Generator is offering 25 percent off when you book two nights or more across all 14 properties, and the deal is valid for stays between November 2018 and March 2019.
On the coast of Georgia, January and February temperatures average 71 degrees, and 71 percent of those days are sunny. So, Sea Island resort is having a “71” sale.
The Deal: Book two or more nights for stays during the months of January and February and get 71 percent off the third night, and get complimentary offers like free breakfast for two and “golf with a pro.”
The Deal: Small group adventure tour operator Intrepid Travel is offering 20% off over 1,000 trips worldwide for 2019 departures. To get the deal, book a trip from November 20-28 for tours departing January 15, 2019 to December 15, 2019.
The Deal: The property is offering a “Cyber Monday Weekend Special” through November 27 with up to 40 percent off rates on weekend stays (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights) for travel through February 28, 2019.
The Deal: From now until November 30th, book one of the aforementioned cruises departing December 2018 through February 2019, and you’ll get one free ticket for a travel companion (to share the same cabin).
Bermuda’s Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been around since 1885, just underwent a $100 million renovation in 2016, and is only a 90-minute flight from major cities in the Northeast like NYC and Boston, so it’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
The Deal: From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, get 50 percent off on stays through March 31, 2019. Stays must include a Friday or Saturday night, though.
Go on a winter getaway or book a summer trip at these Rhode Island deals:
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
Thirty percent off all rooms when booked between November 21 and November 25, and on Cyber Monday, get 50 percent off suites on stays between December 1 to April 30, 2019.
HillTop Inn
Book 1 night and get the second night free on stays between January 1 through March 31.
The National Hotel and Tap and Grille
For every $100 spent on gift certificates, get a $25 gift card to the Tap & Grille.
The Blue Dory and Avonlea
Get fifteen percent off gift certificates under $500, and 20 percent off gift certificates $500 or more when you purchase between November 23 and December 25th.
Spring House Hotel
Buy a $1,000 gift card and get $200 free, plus a complimentary night stay.
11. Breezes Bahamas
The Deal: Black Friday and Cyber Monday rates start at $119 per person per night at this all-inclusive resort with $10 room upgrades from now through December 31, 2019.
This brand-new hotel just opened in early November and allows guests to pick a room to fit their mood, with a passionate red, tranquil blue, happy yellow, and rejuvenating green.
The Deal: Book the “Suite Satisfaction Package” Black Friday through Cyber Monday, and get 25 percent off on stays through March 2019.
This boutique hotel in Manchester, Vermont, has a Cyber Monday sale that’s only going to last 112 minutes and 6 seconds.
The Deal: On November 26th from 11:26 am EST until 1:17 pm EST, Cyber Monday shoppers can book a Buy One Get One Free deal: Book one night in a deluxe room for $201.80 (a nod to the current year), and get the second night free. Valid for stays November 27, 2018, through April 30, 2019.
Plus, a separate “Cyber Monday & Giving Tuesday” deal booked from November 19 through the 30th on stays through March offers a 30 percent discount and donates $5 per night to the charities No Kid Hungry and the Trevor Project.
15. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa | Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Deal: On Monday, November 26 and Tuesday, November 27, the resort is offering special rates for Classic Rooms ($79/night) and Fiore Suites ($109/night) with no additional fee, for stays through November 26, 2018 through February 28, 2019. The offer is only valid for arrivals from Sunday through Thursday.
The Deal: From Cyber Monday until November 30, get 30 percent off rates on select dates as well as a complimentary candle and glass of wine at check-in.
19. The Cove, Eleuthera | Eleuthera Island, Bahamas
Travel + Leisure calls the island of Eleuthera “The Best Secret Island on Earth,” where this intimate 57-room resort offers tons of rest and relaxation, as well as snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and bicycling.
The Deal: Get the fourth night free and $100 resort credit when you book November 26 through November 30. The deal is available on stays between November 26, 2018, and December 31, 2019.
This coastal Virginia inn sits on its own private peninsula on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail, Virginia Oyster Trail, and Virginia Artisan Trail.
The Deal: Get a third night free and $100 resort credit on stays between November 26, 2018, through December 31, 2019, when you book November 26 through November 30.
How to Book: Visit thetidesinn.com and use the promo code CYBER.
21. Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa | Sedona, AZ
This Southwestern resort is perfect for anyone who loves canyons, spas, and rocks. Speaking of spas, on the grounds of Enchantment Resort lies Mii amo, which was declared the “World’s Best Spa” by Travel + Leisure.
The Deal: Get a third night free and $100 resort credit when you book November 26 – November 30. The offer is available on stays between November 26, 2018, and March 1, 2019.
At the Mii amo spa, receive a free 60-minute treatment when you book a 4-night stay, or a complimentary 90-minute treatment when you book a 7-night stay from November 26 through November 30. This offer is available on stays between November 26, 2018, and February 28, 2019.
Located within the Hyatt Ziva Cancun, the Turquoize tower is an adults-only section of the resort, where guests get an exclusive VIP check-in and reception area, personalized butler services, and access to the private Punta Vista rooftop bar and the tower’s gorgeous rooftop infinity pool.
The Deal: Save up to 60 percent on stays between April 29 and December 20, 2019.
Oftentimes in our desperate attempts to keep warm when the temperature dips into the single digits we abandon all thought of being well-dressed. It’s a natural enough impulse but one that shouldn’t be surrendered to. There are plenty of winter coats and jackets that can insulate us against the caprices of the climate in a suitably stylish manner. Here are five of the best:
The pea coat, originally a Navy-issued item designed to keep sailors warm on deck, performs just as well on the street. Schott NYC grafted on leather sleeves inspired by its famous motorcycle jacket to make a modern, very cool new version.
In a soft Italian wool-cashmere blend available in various colors, this classic overcoat is the ideal layer over tailored clothing, but can also elevate jeans and a sweater. The longer length makes any wearer look a bit dashing.
The classic parka may seem like overkill for city streets, but when the mercury bottoms out there’s simply no better garment for maintaining your core temperature. Details like slanted pockets and a (faux) fur lined hood lend this one a rakish air.
The key to a great padded down jacket or puffer if you will is a bit sharper tailoring, which is where Massimo Dutti’s European cuts hit the mark. The three-quarter length also keeps you covered where it counts.
The winter-ready version of the iconic leather bomber in extra-toasty shearling, this luxe version has two key points setting apart from the pack: it’s in a natty shade of deep midnight blue, and it’s reversible so you can change up the look in a matter of seconds.
If you’re an avid chess player, you’ve got Joy Corrigan’s attention.
Yes, this North Carolina native is stunningly gorgeous—just check her out on the May/June cover of Maxim France.
But she’s also looking for something a little bit different in a man. As Corrigan puts its, “I’m really attracted to a guy who can make me laugh, play an instrument or beat me in chess.”
Discover Corrigan’s guiltiest pleasures, ideal date, and more below:
How do you let a man know you’re interested?
Ask him out on a date—who says girls can’t make the first move? I guess I just know what I want.
What’s the worst pick-up line you’ve ever heard?
“If you were a Transformer, you’d be Optimus Fine.”
Points for originality. How can a man catch your attention?
I’m really attracted to a guy who can make me laugh, play an instrument or beat me in chess. Family is also very important to me, so if he has strong family values, he’s a keeper. For me healthy equals sexy, so a guy who takes care of his body by eating healthy and working out is super attractive.
What’s your ideal date?
If I’m dating someone, one of my favorite ways to connect is through a competitive activity—whether its boxing, chess, or a cook-off of our favorite dish.
When do you feel sexiest?
Right after a hard workout and a shower!
What’s the secret to a sexy selfie?
Imagine you’re looking at a guy you like!
Interesting. What’s your favorite thing to do in the bedroom? Get intimate, of course!
What should a man never do in the bedroom? Work. I think it’s important to try and keep the bedroom for sleep and other fun activities.
Do you have any sexy fantasies?
Joining the Mile High Club!
What’s your guiltiest pleasure?
Warm flourless chocolate cake topped with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Let’s be real: most Thanksgiving food tastes the same. The turkey can range from dry and flavorless to juicy and still flavorless; the mashed potatoes are either a mushy vessel for salt and butter or a mound of shattered expectations; and there’s always that one relative who fucks up the stuffing by getting cute and throwing apples and dried cranberries at it. Stuffing is for bread and animal fats, leave your dick-swinging fruit salad agenda out of this, Carol.
The real fun begins the day after Thanksgiving, when you wake up from the food (and maybe liquor) hangover ready to dive back in again. You might eat a stuffing omelette topped with gravy. Maybe a turkey and mashed potato grilled cheese twirls your beanie that day. Hell, you might even melt down a bunch of cranberry sauce with maple syrup and get weird with some waffles. I don’t know your life. I don’t want to know.
For my money, the only way to go is the Thanksgiving chimichanga—the undisputed king of national holiday-related deep-fried burritos that are also covered in gravy. Also, I had a bunch of leftover peanut oil from frying up this monstrosity, so it only seemed natural.
First things first, get your oil heating in a large sauce pot, or a deep-fryer if you got one, until it hits 375 degrees. That’s about the max temp that any cooking oil should get to, so don’t fuck this part up. You are quite literally playing with fire. Then, heat a large sauté pan on high in a pan for two minutes and throw the tortilla on there for 15-30 seconds, constantly moving around. Heating up the tortilla will make it more pliable and easier to work with.
Take the tortilla out of the pan and move quickly while throwing your food scraps on top of it. Give it a schmear of mashed potatoes followed by shredded turkey breast, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, stuffing, and a hefty but not irresponsible amount of gravy. No one wants a dry chimichanga, not even Carol, and we know she has shit taste in food.
It probably seems stupid to recommend exercising restraint while you’re assembling a deep-fried gravy tube, but, really, don’t go crazy with the stuffing. A burrito that doesn’t roll properly won’t hold up in the fryer, so pack lightly.
Next, roll that bad boy up. Fold the first half of the tortilla over the stuffing, roll it underneath slightly, tuck in the corners, then complete the second fold. To ensure it doesn’t fall apart, sear the crease off in a hot pan for 10 to 15 seconds, and jam toothpicks in every vulnerable area.
Now it’s ready for the fryer! Carefully drop your Thanks-ichanga into the oil and pull it out after about 30 seconds, when it’s a deep golden brown, and blot on some paper towels to degrease. Or leave the grease, whatever. You’ve come this far, now’s not the time to worry about health impact.
What’s the only thing in the world better than a seasonal chimichanga? That’s right, a seasonal chimichanga smothered in other seasonal shit. Remove the toothpicks (I hope you all assumed that step though) then cover your fried burrito in gravy, some sort of cheese, and—here’s a fun twist—a mixture of equal parts cranberry sauce and hot sauce. Because Thanksgiving.
